Blanco County

TX · Pop. 86,521 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Blanco County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 86,521.

$/Acre: $1,414

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 294 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 50.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$89,438

Poverty Rate8.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,414

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale4460

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season294 days

Annual Rainfall45 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,424 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447

Property Crime /100K458

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate